Joe's Bachelor Party
Destination🇨🇭 Zermatt, Switzerland
Zermatt is a car-free alpine village at the base of the Matterhorn, home to Matterhorn Ski Paradise — the highest-altitude ski resort in Europe with skiing on both the Swiss and Italian sides. Access is via train from Geneva (no car needed).
Trip DatesWhen we're going
Late March – Mid April 2026
Exact dates TBD based on confirmed group availability — this is our target window.
DiningMichelin Stars & Fondue
Zermatt is one of the culinary capitals of the Alps: 100+ restaurants spread across the village and up on the mountain, including 4 Michelin-starred restaurants (After Seven, Capri, Alpine Gourmet Prato Borni, and Brasserie Uno) plus 21+ Gault‑Millau rated spots.
We're penciling in one night for a Michelin-star tasting menu dinner as part of the trip — details/reservations TBD once headcount is confirmed.
After Seven ↗
Backstage Hotel Vernissage
Capri ↗
Mont Cervin Palace
Alpine Gourmet Prato Borni ↗
Grand Hotel Zermatterhof
Brasserie Uno ↗
Zermatt's only independent starred restaurant
PreviewGet Excited
Europe's highest-altitude ski resort — runs on both the Swiss and Italian sides.
Car-free alpine village with chalets, bars, and restaurants at the base of the mountain.
Skiing, sledding, mountain huts, spas, and more — beyond just the slopes.
ScheduleRough Itinerary
Arrival
- Fly into Geneva (GVA)
- Train from Geneva → Zermatt (~3.5 hrs, round trip ~$124/person)
- Check into chalet, settle in
Skiing — Matterhorn Ski Paradise
- 2 full days on the mountain (lift tickets ~$224/person for 2 days)
- Views of the Matterhorn from both Swiss & Italian sides
- Apres-ski at a mountain hut
Zermatt Village — Dining & Drinking
- 2–3 days exploring the village, restaurants, bars
- Fondue/raclette night
- One night: Michelin-star tasting menu dinner
- Optional: spa, hiking, sledding
Departure
- Train back to Geneva
- Fly home
LodgingSample Chalets
A few options we're looking at — nothing booked yet, just gauging style/budget.
Sleeps 8, near GGB station
2 min from the station
MX Zermatt — 4 double bedrooms, 200m from Matterhorn Express
MX Zermatt — 315 sqm, heart of the village
BudgetCost Estimate
| Item | Est. Cost |
|---|---|
| Flights (your own) | $900 |
| Chalet (lodging, per person) | $700 – $1,000 |
| Train — Geneva ↔ Zermatt (round trip) | $124 |
| Lift tickets (2 days) | $224 |
| Joe's share of lodging/train/lift (split among the group) | $131 – $169 |
| Estimated Total | $2,079 – $2,417 |
Assumes the group covers Joe's costs once in Zermatt. Based on currently invited attendees, subject to change based on confirmed headcount. Add in additional budget for food, drinks, and ski rental if needed.